Rashad S. Alghamdi
Environmental Health Specialist
Permanent Resident
Lima, Ohio
*************@*******.***
Education
The University of Findlay, Findlay, Ohio
M.S. Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Management
King Faisal University 2004-
2008
B.S. Environmental Health
Certification/Training
2011-OSHA, Technician - Level Emergency Response Training Workshop
Fulfills OSHA's Training for Hazardous Materials Technicians, 29 CFR
1910,120
2009-Environmental Jeddah Forum
2008- Safety and Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals and Radioactive
Materials Workshop
Languages- Arabic-Fluent, English-Fluent
Work Experience
AlWaha (Construction and Real Estate)-Promoted Twice (see below)
2009-Current
Sr.Environmental Health and Safety Specialist-AlWaha (Construction and Real
Estate)
. Successfully implemented the EHS management system across
site as per the SEHS (Saudi Environmental Health and Safety)
every 6 months. Adopted appropriate control measures at sites
against various risks, unsafe acts and conditions
. Conducted safety inspections / audits, occupational health
surveys, surveillance and field auditing for compliance,
hazardous study and risk assessments
. Proactively address SEHS issues and effectively communicated
with site personnel and contractors regarding HSE
performance, strategies, policies, standards and programs
. Conceptualized layout to assist in processes and workflows,
ergonomics in terms of ventilation, lighting, pollution
control, safety and access. Planned/Identified and organized
the emergency evacuation procedure, rapidness by display
routes, plan, maps, signboards, and emergency response
procedures and trainings.
Safety Officer/Coordinator-AlWaha (Construction and Real Estate)
. Assisted in updating and maintaining company safety
compliance program and reinforce position HSE behaviors for
all employees and contractors. Maintained all safety files
and updated all employee-training files.
. Sustained close communication with clients through update
with happenings regarding safety issues onsite.
. Performed daily, weekly and monthly site safety audit as well
as assisted with Confine Space Rescue, and creating rescue
plans.
. Conducted surprise safety inspection in installation /
modernization / service sites and report the non-compliances
to local management and head of safety accident reporting and
investigation
Field Safety Coordinator-AlWaha (Construction and Real Estate)
. Coordinated and organized all field activities for personnel
and maintained communication efforts through onsite
orientations and ticket tracking for all contract workers
entering worksite. Conducted weekly safety meetings to
address arising issues and safety concerns. Maintained
communication with team through contractor pre-job, pot-job,
and safety meetings.
. Assisted in enforcing all procedures
. Conducted and followed up field investigations on
incidents/accidents and implemented fire protection and
preventive system and equipment. Responsible for the
purchasing of all safety and fire equipment
Infectious Control Department Intern-King Fahad Hospital
2008
. Mastered processes in quality and infectious control which
included supervision and training of the nurses and assistant
staff
Environmental Protection Dept. Intern-Water Desalination Station
2008
. Managed and controlled water source impact of spilled
pollutants, Determined appropriate chemicals to use for
preventable reactions, Followed discharge of heated water
output, Measured risk and environmental impact on plant and
animal habitats at sea
Sewage Treatment Intern- Sewage Treatment Plant
2008
. Analyzed input and output of waste water, Observed and
oversaw waste water treatment processes, Determined and
designed best treatment methods for water input and output,
Risk assessment and project management to execute best
practices to recycle sludge within treatment facility
Environmental Department Intern-Royal Commission in Jubail
2008
*This company is the equivalent of the EPA in the U.S.A and follows EPA &
OSHA regulations
. Assisted in management of environmental monitoring and
reporting in matters regarding: Extensive air quality
monitoring and reporting; Extensive water sampling program
analyzing water quality, water cooling system via seawater,
industrial wastewater generation via petrochemical
industries, groundwater, sanitary wastewater, drinking water,
wastewater treatment and use for irrigation
. Analytical testing of a variety of special samples using
Spectrophotometer; Chromatography; Titration; Pm10
. MSDS Preparation
SABIC (Saudi Arabia Basic Industries Corporation) Intern-6 month Rotation
(see below) 2007
Environmental Health Engineer-SABIC HADEED Company (Steel Industry)
. Calculated Cost Benefit Analysis of steel recycling, Executed
resource optimization for recyclable materials, Earned gas
test authorization for confined space, Performed measurements
using Noise/Heat/Light Meter(s)
Environmental Department Trainee-SABIC KEMYA Company (Plastic Industry)
. Chemical hazards training and certification, Conducted worker
safety inspections of OSHA regulations, Calculated TWA (Time
Weighted Average) for chemical workers in confined spaces,
Insured proper following of Industrial Ventilation Guidelines
Environmental Department Trainee-SABIC IBN SINE Company (Plastic Industry)
. Worked on a disaster response project in which a fuel leakage
underground occurred and contaminated groundwater,
Strengthened Risk Assessment skills, Gained practical
knowledge of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), Hazards
Communication Training, Prepared MSDS
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by
teleevenings and weekends as required.